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DOWN THE ROAD
Transport Department
documents reveal Melton
Highway is unlikely to be
duplicated until 2031
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ambo dad an inspiration
Melton paramedic Adam Watson says he’s just one of the many ambulance officers indebted to his father, Peter, who died from cancer in 2008. ‘‘Dad
helped many a student paramedic when they were on the road learning,’’ Adam says. ‘‘He taught them whatever they wanted to know.'' Peter Watson’s
commitment to helping others has been honoured with a memorial plaque at Melton’s new ambulance station. ■ STORY BY TARA MURRAY, PAGE 13

The long-awaited duplication of Melton
Highway is at least 15 years away, Transport
Department documents reveal.
Duplication of the highway between The
Regency and Ryans Lane was among the
projects listed in documents tabled with an
east-west link planning panel earlier this
month.
But while the documents propose the
upgrades be completed by about 2031,
both Public Transport Victoria and VicRoads
say there is no guarantee the works will be
funded.
Melton highway patrol’s Senior Constable
Allan Edwards said increasing traffic meant

Melton Highway needed to be duplicated
well before 2031. Thirteen deaths have been
recorded on the highway since 1987.
“It’s a proven fact that duplicated roads
are so much safer and help eliminate the
risk of head-on collisions,” Senior Constable
Edwards said.
Melton council planning and development
general manager Luke Shannon said the
council agreed.
“Given the significant growth in the
western region of Melbourne … the planning
work for this to occur should commence as a
matter of priority,” he said.
Other projects listed in the Transport
Department documents include duplication
of Calder Park Drive, Westwood Drive and

Robinsons Road to four lanes by 2021 and six
lanes by 2031, and the duplication of Taylors
Road in three sections by 2021.
VicRoads regional director Patricia Liew
said the organisation was ‘‘redefining’’
the transport model that was used in the
documents.
“While the model will look at the road and
public transport network that will be required
in the future, it assumes population and landuse growth and can only be considered as a
guide,’’ she said.
Public Transport Victoria spokesman
Adrian Darwent said the documents were
created for planning purposes and did not
necessarily represent future commitments. \
TARA MURRAY

murder accused
held in custody
MELTON SOUTH

Two men have been charged with murder
after the death of a man in Melton South
on Saturday.
Homicide detectives were called to
a Phillip Street property after a man
was found with what police said was a
gunshot wound about 2.10am.
On Sunday, police charged two Melton
South men, aged 48 and 37, with murder.
The 48-year-old faced an out-of-sessions
hearing and was remanded in custody.
Both men will face Melbourne
Magistrates Court yesterday. \ TM

A group that is lobbying for independent
noise testing at Moorabool’s Lal Lal
wind-energy station has mapped out
proposed turbine locations and neighbouring
homes.
Lal Lal Environment Protection
Association spokesman John McMahon
said it was “grossly irresponsible” that
no independent body was in charge of
monitoring noise levels for such projects.
WestWind’s 64-turbine Lal Lal
development was approved by then planning
minister Justin Madden in 2010.
The company has until April 2017 to build
the turbines.
“No one other than the wind companies
themselves are measuring the noise levels,’’
Mr McMahon said.
“They’re meant to measure them and rectify
any infringements, but they have no incentive
to do so.”
Mr McMahon said the newly formed
association had a handful of members, with a
few dozen informal supporters looking to get
involved.

‘‘The health of nearby residents needs to be
better considered,” Mr McMahon said.
“There’s concern about the potential danger
of audible wind facility noise and infrasound
to neighbours, and more research is needed
on its effects.”
But Moorabool Environment Group
president Rose De La Cruz said there was no
evidence that wind farms caused medical
problems.
“I’m very much in favour of wind energy
as it’s clean and freely available,” she said.
“There are some who have anecdotal evidence
of headaches and the like, but these have not
been proved to be caused by wind turbines.” \
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growth, diversity testing legal service
and criminal cases were also among the most
common reasons for people to use the service
in Melton.
Family law accounted for 24 per cent of
information sought; 31 per cent concerned
advice, and 13 per cent involved case work,
according to the report.
Twenty-four per cent of all cases related to
money, while criminal matters accounted for
19 per cent.
The report said Melton had high rates
of family violence and crimes against the

MELTON

Family law and credit problems are among
the issues driving demand for community
legal services in Melton, a new report reveals.
Justice Out West, released by Brimbank
and Melton Community Legal Centre last
week, found that strong demand, extreme
population growth and increasing cultural
diversity were among the challenges faced by
the service.
It said government issues, general civil law

person, and a large prison population.
“Applications by Victoria Police for family
violence intervention orders occurred nearly
twice as often in Melton (320.2 per 100,000
population) compared to the whole of
Victoria (184.6 per 100,000 population),” the
report added.
Almost 22 per cent of residents commute
more than two hours to work – nearly
double the figure for greater Melbourne
(11.6 per cent). \
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legal hub now
full-time at library
Brimbank Melton Community Legal
Centre (BMCLC) is expanding its
services to meet the growing needs of
Melton and Moorabool residents.
At the official opening of the centre’s
full-time, five-days-a-week office at
Melton library last week, managing
lawyer Stephanie Tonkin said a proper
understanding of clients’ needs was
crucial. “We are trying to respond to
what our clients need, and with many
of them travelling to the city for work
they aren’t able to make the most of our
centre,’’ she said. ‘‘Having a Saturday
morning clinic in Melton [starting next
month] will be helpful for them.”
Services available in Melton include a
family violence advice clinic, bi-monthly
finance sessions and general drop-in
sessions. Ms Tonkin said a duty lawyer
had been spending time in Bacchus
Marsh for the past 12 months.
The service is planning a pilot program
at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and the
Metropolitan Remand Centre to help
prison inmates reduce debt. BMCLC will
also hold a ‘‘mortgage stress’’ roundtable
discussion and advocacy workshops for
lawyers and volunteers. \ TM

a legend is born
Bacchus Marsh resident Doug Hawkins
was promoted to official Western Bulldogs
“legend” status on March 12. Hawkins,
who played 329 games for Footscray, had
previously been inducted into the AFL Hall of
Fame and the Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame. \

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A Melton man has had his licence suspended
after failing a breath test on Scott Street,
Melton, on March 15. The 62-year-old had
his licence immediately suspended after
refusing to accompany police for a secondary
breath test. He faces a minimum two-year
cancellation of his licence. \

feedback sought on zoning
Moorabool council is seeking feedback
from residents about the introduction of
new residential zones into the Moorabool
planning scheme. Land will be changed
from residential 1, 2 and 3 to the new
neighbourhood residential zone, general
residential zone and residential growth zone
under changes proposed by an advisory
committee. Details of proposed changes can
be viewed at the Lerderderg library, at the
council’s Ballan and Darley offices, or online.
Written submissions must be made by
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speedsters pay the price
Several drivers have had their licences
suspended for between one and six months
as Melton police continue to target speeding
on Taylors Road, Plumpton. Senior Constable
Allan Edwards said speeding in the area
was particularly dangerous because of the
number of heavy vehicles using Taylors
Road. \

vehicles impounded
Melton police have impounded 12 vehicles
this year; four of their drivers were booked
for excessive speeding and three for driving
while disqualified. Motorists who have had
their cars seized include a 32-year-old from
Melton West who was caught doing 174km/h
on the Western Freeway, Melton. \

More than 2400 Kurjunjang houses will
soon have access to high-speed internet,
with work on the next stage of the
National Broadband Network about to
begin.
NBN Co spokesman Trent Williams
confirmed last week that Kurjunjang
would become the second area in Melton
to be part of the national rollout.
He said construction typically took
12 months.
“We are trying to choose areas where
they have not always had fantastic
services,’’ he said.
Central Melton was named in June
2012, to be the first established area in the
municipality to receive the network.
“We are half to three-quarters through
for Melton,’’ Mr Williams said. ‘‘We’re
expecting it to be ready towards middle
to late this year.”
Bacchus Marsh became the first
Victorian regional town to be connected
to the NBN in February 2013. \
TARA MURRAY

Photographer Wayne Quilliam has
brought all the glamour and beauty of
a Melbourne Fashion Festival show to
Hopetoun Park, shooting indigenous
models near his home last Friday.
The dress rehearsal was for last
Saturday’s official runway event,
Indigenous Fashion Unearthed, which
showcased the work of Aboriginal
designers and models from around the
world.
“The theme for this year is Mother
Earth, celebrating our connection to
country … that’s why we were shooting
in my area,” Hopetoun Park-based
Quilliam said.
“We brought it back to basics and
with New Zealand designers, a Native
American model and eclectic textures
and designs from all over the world, it
made for a vibrant runway.” \ PM
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extended trial of commuter bus service ‘a great result’
A trial bus service that provides vital
connections between Mount Egerton and
Ballan, and Daylesford and Ballan, has been
extended until at least January next year.
The service, run by Bacchus Marsh Coaches
(BMC) since 2012, operates Monday to Friday
to cater for residents working in Melbourne
or Ballarat.
BMC general manager Dave Nickels
praised Public Transport Victoria (PTV) for

continuing the links, which meet V/Line train
allows for the same time in the urban hubs
services. “It connects these communities
and is more suited to those travelling to
to the train,’’ Mr Nickels said. ‘‘If it was
Melbourne, as it arrives in Ballarat
taken away, there’d be no connection
early and leaves late. It has 10 stops
the bus
from Daylesford and Hepburn to
including at Old Hepburn and
service has
Ballan, and that’s significant.”
Spargo Creek.
run since
The Mount Egerton-Ballan
Moorabool councillor Allan
service allows commuters nine
Comrie, who has been driving buses
2012
and a half hours in Melbourne, and
for more than 55 years, welcomed the
almost 10 hours in Ballarat. It also
extension. “We want to keep it going
stops at Gordon.
for as long as possible,’’ Cr Comrie said.
The bus link from Daylesford to Ballan
‘‘Council fought a long time to get these

examined. All rulings have rejected
roadworks across the avenue.
The strangely named “Honour
for All” group continues to produce
misleading information, incorrect
statements and promote attempts
to waste more ratepayer money and
more failed progress.
It is time for the first sensible plan
in years to go ahead. It is time for
the inappropriate behaviour of some
members of our community to cease.
DAMIEN STRANGIO \ BACCHUS
MARSH

Unfortunately, a pro-Woolpack
supporter has launched an
unpleasant attack on me using a
pseudonym.
This continues a long history
of personal attacks, abuse and
swearing by Woolpack supporters
towards those who have successfully
preserved an intact Bacchus Marsh
Avenue of Honour in repeated rulings
from 2010 to 2014.
Those arguing for Woolpack
have been caught on Facebook
or elsewhere using words like
“paedophile’, “rockspider”,
“dropkick”, “nuff-nuff” and much
worse towards those mounting a
sensible argument for an intact
avenue.
At the Heritage Council hearing,
supporters of the avenue were the
subject of witnessed physical and
verbal attacks.
I have had my family, my house
and my profession attacked.
The Avenue of Honour/Woolpack
Road issue has been repeatedly

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AVENUE WORKS WELCOME
(Weekly, March 18)
I would like to qualify the
statements made by Malcolm Trask.
He states: “The big problem for
the Avenue of Honour is that the
eastern half is currently seeing 300
to 400 heavy truck movements a
day.”
What he does not say is that
90 per cent of those are due to
local deliveries, quarry trucks and
company trucks that would not use
a truck bypass anyway. That was

the findings of the recent VicRoads
traffic study.
He also states: “Despite repeated
warnings from arborists, it’s
continued to be used as a truck
route and will put the avenue’s
long-term survival in peril.”
This was disproven by expert
testimony during the Heritage
Victoria hearings regarding the
Avenue of Honour.
These experts said that the trucks
will not measurably affect the
lifespan of the elm trees.
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There is a misguided campaign
to cap council rates to the rate
of inflation. This would be a
disaster for our communities,
especially when state and
federal governments are cutting
social services because they’re
too gutless to increase taxes.
Councils need to set their rates
based on community needs.
We can’t, on one hand, demand
rate rises be limited to CPI while
expecting councils to continue
to maintain infrastructure and
provide social services.
So-called “greedy”
councils have had to take over
community services from Spring
Street, while accounting for the
state government’s hefty landfill
tax, and ensuring they can
cover entitlements of all council
employees. Setting rates needs
a horses-for-courses approach,
particularly for those councils
with few alternative revenue
streams. Restricting council
budgets and rates will increase
Melbourne’s social divide. \
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tailgaters targeted in
police crackdown
Motorists caught tailgating will be fined
$217 and lose one demerit point.
Police are cracking down on drivers
He said police were also targeting
travelling too close to cars in front of them
speeding motorists and those driving in the
on Melton’s busiest roads.
right lane when not overtaking.
Senior Constable Allan Edwards
Senior Constable Edwards said
said police would target tailgaters
there would be more police on
“highway
on the Western Freeway and
Melton roads over the next few
Melton Highway.
months.
patrol will
“The most common collision
“TAC funding will provide
work extra
reported to police is a rear-end
for
an extra 16 shifts to be
shifts”
collision, which is almost always
worked by Melton highway patrol
the result of the offending vehicle
from April 4 to May 25, with an
travelling too close to the vehicle in
emphasis on drink-driving offences,’’
front,’’ he said.
he said.
“At 100km/h, a vehicle travels almost 28
“Apart from conducting random
metres in one second and at 110km/h it’s
breath testing, members involved in
30.5 metres in a second.
the operation will be conducting
‘‘Most drivers will take a minimum of
random patrols around all licensed
one second to react to brake lights coming
premises within the police service area
on in front of them, and if they are closer
and testing drivers leaving licensed
than these distances a collision will most
premises.” \
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likely occur.’’
Senior Constable Edwards said
drivers should stay at least two seconds
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little drummer boys and girls
Children at a Melton West learning centre have been beating the drum for Cultural Diversity
Week, celebrating a different country every day for the past fortnight. Last Tuesday, Simon
Peart from Drum Beats hosted an African-inspired workshop for children including Aarush, 4
(pictured centre). Good Start Early Learning Centre group leader and educator, Christine Allan,
says even staff joined in. “Simon talked about his experiences of learning to make and play
the drums living in Guinea. He told us the story of his amazing costume, how it was made from
different tribes’ patchworks and how each pattern would remind him of a particular festival or
occasion he’d played at.” \ PM

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new, higher honour for pitbull resister
BURNSIDE

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(WAYNE HAWKINS)

A Burnside man will receive an Australian
bravery award after stepping in to stop a dog
that attacked a woman and her grandson.
On Monday, Governor-General Quentin
Bryce said that Damian Hall, who received
a Victorian bravery award in 2012, would
receive a national honour for his selfless
actions.
“It is hard to put into words,” Mr Hall
(pictured) said of the news. “I received a letter
before Christmas and I was a bit shocked
and overwhelmed. It brings back a lot of
memories.”
Mr Hall was driving on Westwood Drive in
Burnside on November 17, 2011 when he saw
a woman fighting off a pitbull terrier that was
attacking a baby inside a pram.
He rushed to help the pair and struck the
dog several times before it began to attack
him. A passerby pulled up in a ute to help. The
woman and child were able to climb inside
the vehicle, while Mr Hall jumped onto the
tray of the ute to get out of harm’s way.
He then stopped the dog from attacking a
neighbour who had come outside to assist.
“When it first happened, people were
asking, ‘what were you thinking?’” Mr Hall
said. “I wasn’t thinking, you just get it done.’’

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Mr Hall said he didn’t know the victim and
her family before the incident, but that had
changed. “I know her family well; the young
boy is the same age as my son.”

The grandmother was also honoured with
a commendation for her role in stopping the
attack. \
TARA MURRAY

A Melton South woman was among
27 people arrested in drug raids across
Melbourne’s north and west last
Tuesday.
Aysun Hanay, 29, charged with two
drug offences, was unrepresented in an
application for bail that was refused by
magistrate Margaret Harding in
Melbourne Magistrates Court last
Wednesday.
More than 700 police executed 45
search warrants in pre-dawn raids on
properties across the northern and
western suburbs.
The court heard that Hanay was
captured on video using drugs at the
workplace of a co-accused.
Taskforce Detective Leanne Klein
said the charges against Hanay related
to dates last December and in February
and involved small amounts of methamphetamine.
Hanay told the court she had been a
heavy drug user but was “trying to get
better”. She was scheduled to reappear in
court yesterday. \

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school dropout rate
drives calls for tafe

gyros sum up
day’s success

Ballan’s current population of 2889 will
reach 3164 by 2019 and 3508 by 2027.
Almost 40 per cent of Moorabool students
“Education and skills are a driver of
are leaving school before completing
growth, not something you tack on after
VCE, according to Moorabool mayor Paul
growth has happened,” she said. “We
Tatchell, revealing the need for a skill-based
need to look after our youth population
or agricultural school.
by providing skill-based learning,
“Kids leaving before year 10 can’t
apprenticeships and job opportunities.”
drive and they tend to fall out of the
As reported by the Weekly, TAFE
loop while waiting to enter the
teacher and Ballan mother Gail
workforce,” he said.
Fiander has formed an action
“kids lose
“They lose their work ethic,
group to push for a secondary
their work
and that’s not right. Everyone has
school for Ballan.
something to offer.”
“Judging by the current kinder
ethic”
The National Party candidate
enrolments, by 2021 there’ll be
for the new state seat of Buninyong,
more than 100 kids ready to start
Sonia Smith, is backing calls for a
year 7 in Ballan alone,’’ she said.
TAFE or technical school in Ballan, saying
‘‘That’s a year level.”
the growing community has been waiting
The Education Department has complex
more than 40 years.
criteria that an area must meet for a new
“The school will be well adapted to the
school. A spokeswoman said the usual
region’s needs, so it’ll have a strong base
long-term enrolment target was 1100
in agriculture and other practical skills. It
students. “Usually this would require a
won’t just be another academic school,” Ms
potential opening enrolment of at least 300
Smith said.
and an expected growth rate of 150 a year
She said 2020 was a realistic timeframe
to reach long-term enrolment of 1100.” \
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for the project, as council projections show
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Sunday’s Ballan Autumn
Festival was a sight to behold
with 120 stalls, a street parade
harking back to the 1970s,
a wood chop exhibition,
Chinese dragons and a pet
show. “We had around 7000
people attend, with many
from Ballarat, Melton and
Melbourne coming along,”
festival committee president
Helen Tatchell said. “It’s hard
to estimate exact numbers,
but we came up with the
figure after our local butcher
told us he’d sold 75 kilograms
of spit-roast meat for gyros,
compared to last year’s 38
kilograms.” Last year’s festival
drew more than 5000 people.
The street parade, in keeping
with a Back to the ’70s theme,
attracted 40 entrants including
Kristin Cahill (pictured), who
donned platform shoes and a
safari suit.\ PM

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FUNNY FEELING
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival turns the city into a
giant hub of laughter, writes ROBERT FEDELE
Cal Wilson – It Could Have Been Me

E

ver wonder what life would be like if you had
ended up as someone else?
Comedian Cal Wilson found enough
inspiration in the sliding doors scenario to
dream up her latest show, It Could Have Been
Me, for this year’s Melbourne International Comedy
Festival.
“I was hanging out the washing and thinking
about what I was going to write about and started
thinking what I would have done if I hadn’t become
a comedian and all the different people I could have
ended up as if I’d made different decisions,” says
Wilson.
The impromptu brainstorming session led to
her creating an eclectic mix of alter egos who burst
into life over an hour of stand-up comedy. There’s
a feminist poet who takes herself too seriously;
a macho bloke sporting a moustache; and even a
surgeon. Then there’s the character Wilson believes
makes the most sense.
“Probably the most plausible, I reckon, is the
person who’s still entertaining at kids’ parties in their
50s dressed up as a fairy who never made it,” she
laughs.
Wilson welcomed the chance to ham it up as the
people she could have become but says the concept
made her reflect on how lucky she feels to have made
a career out of comedy. “I’m really fortunate in my
job. It takes me to lots of amazing places and I meet
so many interesting people. I’m really glad that as
much as I think I could have made some decisions
better, this is what I do.”
Wilson grew up in New Zealand and used comedy
as a way of masking her insecurities. “I was a shy
teenager and discovered that making people laugh
was an easy way to have a conversation because I
really didn’t know what to say to people.”
She took up drama in high school in the hope of
becoming an actor but then turned to Theatresports,
a form of improv theatre that involves opposing
teams performing scenes based on audience
suggestions. “I was awful at the start,” Wilson recalls.
“But I got better. I got really good at it. That was the
start of doing comedy on stage.”
She co-founded the Court Jesters improv group in
1990 and went on to become part of the New Zealand
team that took out the World Theatresports title in
Los Angeles in 1994.
“I was really lucky in Christchurch. There wasn’t
any stand-up; there was only my company that was
doing improv. The audience were quite patient with
us and we were able to learn as we went and got better
and better. But if we’d had competition maybe it
would have been harder for us.”
When Wilson graduated to stand-up, she had
already become familiar with the addictive feeling
of scoring a laugh. “It’s really lovely. When you go
to a party and you’re in the corner of a room and
there’s a circle of you and you’re all telling jokes and
laughing with each other. Someone says a great line
and someone else says a great line and everyone’s
laughing. It’s kind of that feeling, but magnified.”
Wilson took out the Best Newcomer Award at the
2001 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
She moved to Australia a decade ago and recalls
being influenced by the likes of Denise Scott, Judith
Lucy and Lawrence Mooney.

Wilson, who is as chirpy and exuberant off stage
as she is on, soon became a popular figure on the
comedy circuit in her own right. As well as stand-up,
she has co-hosted several radio programs and
appeared on television shows such as Good News
Week, Spicks and Specks, The Wedge, and Thank God
You’re Here.
This year she’s even planning to write a book,
a collection of stories which she describes as an
incomplete memoir “because I don’t think I deserve
to do a memoir yet”.
“Somebody pointed out that it [comedy] is the
same as any small business. You never know when
your next job is coming. It can be quite lonely
because as a stand-up you’re usually working by
yourself. You go to a lot of places on your own
and you’re by yourself backstage and then
afterwards you’re on your own again. It
can be quite solitary, but the actual job
itself is so fantastic. When you’re doing
it and you’re on stage with an audience
and it’s going well it’s such a great
feeling so it balances out.”
Wilson broke in her new show,
which involved her working with a
theatre director to make it bigger and
bolder, at the recent Adelaide Fringe
festival. Now she’s looking forward
to bringing it to the hustle and
bustle of Melbourne’s much-loved
comedy event.
When not performing she
attempts to see as many shows
as possible and says taking in a
mix of world-class comedians
and undiscovered talent can
be inspiring. “It’s the best time
to start thinking about your
next show. It’s such a creative
environment that you get
spurred on by other people.
I love when you discover a
comedian you’ve never heard of
but they’re just brilliant.
“I love the way it [the festival]
takes over the town hall, which
is kind of respectable and quite
sort of buttoned up. Suddenly
it has coloured lights and
every meeting room has been
turned into somewhere where
everyone is gonna laugh their
arses off.” \
rfedele@mmpgroup.com.au
» Cal Wilson plays at the
Melbourne Town Hall’s
Powder Room from March
27 until April 20
» Bookings: comedyfestival.
com.au or 1300 660 013

marsh ‘liveability’ lauded
Moorabool mayor Paul Tatchell said
he was thrilled, but not surprised, by the
Bacchus Marsh is the third-best regional
high ranking. He said housing options and
town for families to live in, according to a
affordability were among Bacchus Marsh’s
national survey.
competitive advantages.
House prices, block size, average number
“Affordable land and a range of new
of bedrooms, return for investment and
house and land packages provide plenty
average distance to schools, shops, medical
of options for families, and they are nearly
centres and childcare were among the
all hooked up to the NBN [National
factors considered.
Broadband Network].”
Top spot in the survey, which
Cr Tatchell said Moorabool’s
was conducted for Aussie Home
market gardens, avenues, bike
“the kids
Loans, was awarded to Orange
paths and villages were also
in New South Wales. Victoria’s
appealing.
get a big
Wallan was second.
“This should help us convince
backyard”
Bacchus Marsh couple Kylie
the government to invest further
and Scott Benson agree it is a
in Moorabool and bring us to
perfect place to raise their five
number one spot by improving our
children.
services and infrastructure.”
“There’s bigger properties for families,
Moorabool’s population has grown more
the parks are fantastic, the grocery
than two per cent each year over the past
shopping is conveniently located and it’s
few years, exceeding the state and national
not overly busy,” Mrs Benson said.
averages. “As families move in, more locally
“We lived in Sydney before we moved
based jobs are required to service them.
here and we’ve never looked back.
The more new families see their prosperity
“The kids get a big backyard to run
or livelihood linked to the town – and
around in.
can contribute to it – the more vibrant,
‘‘My brother paid the same price for his
passionate and progressive the community
house in metropolitan Melbourne and we
is likely to be,” Cr Tatchell said. \
PRISCILLA MOCA
have 400 [square] metres more.”
survey

We are a NEW Bulk-Billing Medical centre in
Bacchus Marsh that aims to provide high quality
medical services. We have a special interest in skin
cancer checks and treatments.
Our doctor holds the Fellowship of the Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners
(FRACGP), which is the highest GP qualiﬁcation
in Australia. He is also an examiner for the Royal
Australian College of GPs. He has completed a
postgraduate certiﬁcate degree in Skin Cancer
Medicine and has another certiﬁcate degree in
Dermoscopy (a magnifying device used to clearly
examine skin lesions).

Harmony Day activities in Moorabool united the community for a day of cultural respect
and learning. A shared lunch at Lerderderg library last Friday included an African drumming
workshop, boomerang painting and craft activities. African-Australian author David Nyuol
Vincent (pictured) addressed children, their carers and other residents about human rights and
shared his experience as a child soldier in Ethiopia. Bacchus Marsh Indigenous Group held a
Close The Gap event at St Andrew’s Church on March 20, in a bid to help improve indigenous
health services. Team leader Dannielle Cooper said indigenous Australians lived on average 10
to 17 years less than the non-indigenous population. \ PM

whatever they wanted to know. My best shifts were
working with him.”
Watson says his father’s love of horse racing and
football meant he was always among the first to
volunteer to help the medical transport service at
sporting events. And it wasn’t unusual to see him
practising his putting in between calls at the station.

While Peter spent more than three decades in an
ambulance uniform, there was one thing he never had
the chance to do.
“It bugged him that he never got to deliver a baby,’’
Watson says. ‘‘It was the one thing he wanted to do and
the other guys made sure he knew about it.” \
tmurray@mmpgroup.com.au

dam Watson didn’t set out to follow in his father
Peter’s footsteps and pursue a career in the
ambulance service. But when he did, no one was
prouder than his dad.
“I had a background in IT and lost my job in 1999,”
Watson recalls. “I was pulling out my hair, trying to
find another job, when dad suggested I do the course in
non-emergency patient transport.
“I did the course at Victoria University and got a job
in the medical transport service. He then inspired me
to become more trained and get into the ambulance
service.”
Watson, now based at Melton, was one of many young
prospective paramedics influenced by Peter Watson.
Peter, a paramedic for 32 years, had two stints at
the Melton station, including as team manager from
2000 until 2008, when he left the service after being
diagnosed with cancer. He died later that year.
A memorial plaque was unveiled at last month’s
official opening of the new Melton station.
“I felt very proud and emotional when they unveiled
the plaque,” Watson says.
“Dad’s former colleagues were looking to raise money
for some sort of memorial and I was taken aback when
the service decided to do it.”
Watson says his father was the driving force behind
relocation of the branch and recalls his father’s
willingness to teach others as among his greatest assets,
along with a wicked sense of humour.
“Dad was always teaching courses even before he was
team leader and he helped many a student paramedic
when they were on the road learning,” he says.
“He always had time to help me learn and he always
had time to spend with everyone. He taught them

What’s on
SING ALONG
Want to learn new songs and entertain people?
Melton Melody Makers may be the group for
you as it gives people the chance to sing in a
relaxed environment. Starts April 22.
■ 0418 139 005

merrimu tells
its story

LET’S DANCE
The next Bacchus Marsh Blue Light Disco for
primary school-aged children is this Friday at
Belgravia Leisure Centre from 7-9pm. Cost: $5.
■ 0418 521 531
HEAR THIS
Do you continually turn up the volume on the
TV or have trouble understanding people on the
phone? You may need a free hearing test. Book
one for Thursday at Melton’s Amcal Pharmacy.
■ 9743 5555

GET CRAFTY
Melton South Community Centre is offering a
course in soy candle-making on March 30.
■ 9747 8576 \
Want your event listed? Email details
by noon on the Wednesday before publication
\ whatsonwest@mmpgroup.com.au

CLIENT DAVID AND MANAGER SHARYN FARRAR

(michael copp)

TOILET TIPS
Parents can learn more about how to toilet-train
their toddlers tomorrow at Caroline Springs
library. Session starts at 6.30pm.
■ 9747 7200

4 bedroom brick houses

Police Academy-sound FX movie
star Michael Winslow, as seen
animated (and voicing himself)
on The Simpsons and Family
Guy, returns to Australia with his
side-splitting comedy show at the
Yarraville Club during the Melbourne
International Comedy Festival. The
Weekly is giving away a double pass
to Winslow’s opening-night show on
Friday, April 4. The total prize value
is $90.
To enter the competition, visit
winthisnow.com.au and follow the
prompts. Entries close on Sunday at
11.59pm and will be drawn the next
day at 10am (Melbourne local time) at
the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park
Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.
Winners will be notified in writing and
their names published at winthisnow.
com.au. Terms and conditions are
available at this site.

» 5366 3000

26 houses sold last year

$90

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Merrimu Services will open the doors
of its three sites this Saturday, giving
Melton and Moorabool residents
and community groups a chance
to learn more about the programs
provided by the disability support
organisation. Merrimu supports adults
with a physical, sensory or intellectual
disability, including those with complex
support needs, acquired injuries or
autism. “We have 150 people and
have had upwards of 10 people
join this year,” facilitation manager
Ashleigh Dodd said. “We want to get
more people in the community aware
of what we do.” Merrimu’s program
activity centre in Bacchus Marsh
will be open from 10am-3pm. The
service’s Bacchus Marsh homewares
store, Christabelle’s, and the new
Melton hub will be open from 10am to
midday. \ TM

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month to ensure they are working properly.
CFA deputy chief officer Steve Warrington
People leaving food unattended while
said residents should change their smoke
cooking is one of the main causes of
alarm batteries at the end of daylight saving
preventable house fires in Melton.
on April 6.
“There’s too much carelessness
He recommended that residents
when it comes to house fires,’’
check their smoke alarms each
check
senior station officer Paul
month and vacuum around
smoke
Hopkins said.
smoke alarm vents once a year.
alarms each
“A lot of people are leaving
“Smoke alarms are crucial in
food unattended while cooking,
giving you and your family the
month
which is something you just can’t
early warning needed to escape a
do.
fire,’’ Mr Warrington said.
“Other common causes include
‘‘When it comes to protecting your
people not putting out cigarettes properly
family and yourself, a working smoke
or having smoke alarms that aren’t
alarm tested regularly and a rehearsed
working.”
home escape plan are easy tasks to ensure
Latest CFA figures show there were 80
everyone in the family is given plenty of
preventable house fires in Melton last year,
warning and knows what to do should a
up from 70 the year before.
fire occur.” \
TARA MURRAY
In Moorabool, there were 17 preventable
house fires in the same period, five more
» Fire safety checklist: bit.ly/1hqY76d
than 2012.
Mr Hopkins said there had been a spike
in the number of preventable house fires
HAVE YOUR SAY
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MELTON

Melton South pupils such as
Laura, 9, and Chase, 5, have
been making the most of
their unwanted rubbish this
month. Children from all year
levels have been focusing on
reducing waste and reusing
and recycling products. “All
students have been bringing
their recyclable rubbish to
school,” teacher Donna Teven
says. “Students from prep
to grade 6 are really excited
about saving their plastic
bottles, containers, boxes
and cans so they can bring
them to school to be used
again.’’ Some children have
taken the fun to another
level, inviting their parents to
‘creature-making’ afternoons,
working together to create
an animal, monster or alien
from recycled materials and
masking tape. \ TM

Melton West \ 2 Adore Lane
With its prime location, privacy
and room to move, it’s hard not
to “adore” this brick-veneer
beauty in Melton West.
On a 600-square-metre block
at the end of a two-dwelling lane that fronts
parkland in Sovereign Gardens, the 23-square
house has three distinct living areas.
Behind a low-maintenance rock garden
and large plantation-style lawn area for visitor
parking, the four-year-old house exemplifies
easy living.
A contemporary fromt door opens to a

wide, tiled hall. Immediately to the right is the
carpeted lounge room, while across the hall
is the main bedroom with neat en suite with
twin-basin vanity, IXL heat lamp, toilet and
shower.
The hall continues into the large informal
living and dining domain. Beyond is a carpeted
theatre room that could be used a play room.
The kitchen incorporates stainless-steel
appliances (Linea underbench oven,
four-burner gas cooktop, pull-out rangehood,
Bellini dishwasher), rounded benchtops, tiled
splashback, pantry, filtered water tap and

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Classic tuck pointed Victorian red brick home built in the early
1900’s. 3 B/R’s all with OFP’s, lounge room, study, family
room & kitchen. Ducted heating & cooling & gas heaters
in the lounge & family rooms. Carport & small workshop &
numerous fruit trees throughout the private back yard.

island bench that doubles as a breakfast bar.
The kitchen abuts the family room with TCL
split-system. A sliding door off the family room
provides direct access to the covered outdoor
entertainment area.
The remote-controlled double garage has a
rear roller door for access to the landscaped
backyard, which includes stone-edged garden
beds, a small water tank and side shed.
Back inside, a passage on the other side of
the informal living area passes three double
bedrooms (with built-in wardrobes), a galley
laundry with wall of storage, a linen press,

MELTON CENTRAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRIME
INVESTMENT
This perfectly positioned unit consists of
two comfortably sized brms each with birs
,separate spacious lounge and meals area,
recently renovated kitchen with gas app
featuring single carport, ss cooling, alarm
system security doors to front and rear, low
maintenance outdoor entertaining area private
yard with garden shed, public transport only
a short walk away, and close proximity to the
$120 Million dollar extension to Wood Grove
Shopping Centre with all major retail brands.
Currently under lease until October 2014
Rental $997.00 PCM

GREAT INVESTMENT
Well priced & within a affordable budget this
stylish unique family home offers a fantastic
opportunity to enter the property market as
a owner occupier or shrewd investor looking
for value for money with a great return. Feat
3 good sized brms all with birs, user friendly
kitchen with ample cupboard & bench space,
d/w, ubo, gas hot plates, sun enriched meals
family area, ducted heating, fly wire screens
to all windows & window coverings, alarm,
garage with direct house access, opposite user
friendly parkland. LEASED TO OCTOBER 2014
$1,043.00 pcm

AFFORDABLE LIVING
NEWISH
Offering the finest in quality fittings and appliances, comprising of three generously sized
spacious bedrooms and all with built in robes,
modern kitchens with state of the art stainless
steel appliances, dishwasher, incorporating
fantastic stone bench tops and porcelain
splash backs, open meals family area, extra
high 2.7 ceilings, ducted heating, 5 star energy
rating, private courtyard, landscaped gardens,
lock up garage with direct internal access, all
within close distance to schools, shops and
public transport.

Located in a quiet street in close proximity to schools and public transport,is this family home. The home
consists of three bedrooms, and a huge lounge leading to the kitchen/meals area. All it needs now is your own
touches to make it the perfect family home, or a superb investment.
Terms 10% deposit 30 days settlement
• Located in a quiet street
• Huge lounge leading to the kitchen/meals area.

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• Three bedrooms

86 Botanica Springs Boulevard, Brookfield
LIKE AN OASIS IN A DESERT
Located in the popular Brookfield estate. This 3 bedroom home is a refreshing change, it consists of 3 generous
bedrooms, master with full en-suite and WIR, separate study, formal lounge and an open family/meals area.
Ducted heating and evaporative cooling to provide all the creature comforts. Set on a generous size block
(approx. 612m2). It Is a perfect place to start your new Australian dream!

275 High Street, Melton
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Formerly PRD Jens Gaunt
MARCH 25, 2014 \ MELTON & MOORABOOL WEEKLY 19

Melton West 6 ROTHEsAY PLACE
GREAT FAMILY FIND IN A COURT LOCATION WITH GRANNY FLAT
Situated in a court location on a desirable block of 727 m2 (approx) this residence has been carefully designed providing for an ideal lifestyle with all the conveniences and comfort for family living.
With an APPROVED GRANNY FLAT this home is perfect for the extended family or astute investor. Internally the attention to detail is clear to see with three bedrooms all serviced with built in robes,
master bedroom with full en-suite, spacious lounge room, open plan meals / kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space equipped with updated appliances and dishwasher, central bathroom,
laundry with external access and separate toilet. Outside, a self contained granny flat with an open plan living room, master bedroom equipped with built in robes, full ensuite, kitchenette, heating,
cooling and ceiling fan. Other features include cooling, heating, double lock up remote garage, garden shed and an undercover pergola overlooking a good size backyard perfect for entertaining all
year round. Great family find, quietly located near schools, shops, bus & parks. Call for more information.
View Sat 1:25pm - 1:55pm
Private Sale
EPR $269,000 - $299,000
Joe Mavrikos 0412 677 655

Kurunjang 23 WALsINGHAM CREsCENT
GREAT HOMEâ&#x20AC;ŚGREAT VALUEâ&#x20AC;ŚGREAT LOCATION
Situated in a perfect location on a 683 m2 allotment, this residence has been carefully designed providing for an ideal lifestyle with all the conveniences and comfort for family living. Hosting four
bedrooms (three with built in robes), master with walk in robe and full ensuite, L shape lounge and dining room, kitchen equipped with updated appliances and dishwasher overlooking an open plan
meals / living area, central bathroom and laundry with external access. Outside hosts a good size backyard perfect for entertaining all year round. Other features include evaporative cooling, heating,
coonara fire place, side access, garden shed plus much more. A great family find, located near public transport schools and shops. Call today to organise your inspection.

Melton West 24 HARRINgTON DRIVE
THE IDEAL FIRST HOME OR PERFECT INVESTMENT!
This perfectly located home is just what you have been waiting for, a well-designed floor-plan comprising of master bedroom with built in robes & two way bathroom, a central kitchen with quality
appliances that overlooks the open plan lounge and dining area. The home is located in popular Westlakes estate which is close to family parks, major shopping centres, and public transport, the
opportunity is here for one lucky party wishing to enjoy this great home.

Melton South 17 PHILLIP STREET
LAND SIZE & CAR ACCOMMODATION IS ALWAYS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY!
This beautifully presented home is the pride of the owner, and will make the next family enjoy it for many years to come. Large living room, spacious kitchen and light-filled family meals area provide
total comfort, complemented by three bedrooms all with built in robes master with ensuite and walk in robe, study and a central bathroom. A double garage offers plenty of room for the car
enthusiast or handyman. Generous garden area set on an approx. 787m2 allotment. Appeal in a highly convenient location. This wonderful home needs to be inspected to be appreciated, set in a
quiet cul-de-sac location close to all local amenities.
Avoid disappointment, inspections are our pleasure!
View Sat 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Private Sale
EPR $299,000 - $315,000
Vickie Ramon 0403 194 621

Melton: 277 HigH Street t. 9746 6888

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EynEsbury 8 CrESwICk AvENUE
LIFESTYLE, POSITION AND QUALITY
Situated in a premier location amongst some of Eynesburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest homes, this residence has been carefully designed providing for an ideal lifestyle with all the conveniences and comfort for family
living. Internally the attention to detail is clear to see with the benefit of high quality fixtures and fittings. Hosting three generous size bedrooms with built in robes, master with ensuite (double vanity)
and walk in robe, open plan living / dining, lounge, study, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and walk in pantry. Appointments include evaporative cooling, gas ducted
heating, high ceilings, latest NBN network, double remote garage, solid merbau timber decking and a spacious alfresco perfect for entertaining all year round. Whatever lifestyle you lead, this truly
remarkable home will leave you wanting for more as you take in its character and explore its beautiful surroundings. Exceptional and exclusive, this is family living at its finest. Call today to organise
your inspection.
View Sat 10:00am - 10:30am
Private Sale
EPR $399,000 - $419,000
Joe Mavrikos 0412 677 655

Ted Caruana and Exclusive homes would like to invite you to our new State of the art Display homes.
Exclusive homes sets itself apart from the competition by:
-Having full access and dealing direct with the builder
-Having standard inclusions other builders call extras
-High standards and attention to detail with all finishes and throughout the construction
-Being Meltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only City Of Melton Better Business Awards winner 4 years in a row

Ted Caruana and Exclusive homes would like to invite you to our new State of the art Display homes.
Exclusive homes sets itself apart from the competition by:
-Having full access and dealing direct with the builder
-Having standard inclusions other builders call extras
-High standards and attention to detail with all finishes and throughout the construction
-Being Meltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only City Of Melton Better Business Awards winner 4 years in a row

Ideal for an investment or first home, this modern day property offers exceptional value located in
Botanica Springs Estate. Comprising of three good size bedrooms all with built in robes and master
with walk in robe and ensuite along with a large open plan Kitchen, Meals and Family area makes this
the perfect first home for someone looking to break into the market or even add another home to
your portfolio. Along with a single car garage assures this property will not last long so call today to
arrange an inspection.

This neat and tidy family home offers you the opportunity to enter the property market at an
affordable price. Comprising of 3 generous size bedrooms all with built in robes, central bathroom,
spacious formal lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals and family room. Also features include gas
ducted heating, wall air conditioner and solar electricity all this and more located in central Melton
only moments from shops and public transport. Set on an approx.639 m2 allotment Call today to
organise your inspection.

One of the last ones left this huge parcel of land offers you the opportunity to let your imagination
run wild and build the home of your dreams. Set on approximately 2.4 Acres of land and surrounded
by some of the area’s best homes you can be confident to build the house you’ve always wanted.
Being one of the largest blocks in that location you can be sure that your investment will be secure.
Realistically priced and offering such a rare opportunity this is one property that is going to be hard to
beat.

This home features four bedrooms with Bir’s, master with ensuite and W.I.R, lounge, living, kitchen with
meals area, Blanco appliances, dishwasher, ducted vacuum, solar panels, air conditioning and ducted
heating which makes this the prefect home for the growing family. Located in a court location the
home also offers a outdoor entertainment area which can be used all year round, double remote drive
thru garage, side access, sprinkler system, 3.8m x7.6m (approx.) powered shed with pot belly heater,
3000 litre water tank, fully landscaped gardens all placed on a 836sqm block (approx).

Hosting four spacious carpeted bedrooms, three serviced with built in robes, master bedroom with
walk in robe and ensuite, spacious formal lounge, central bathroom, laundry with external access,
modern kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and open plan meals / living
area. With a list of inclusions such as ducted heating, double remote garage with rear access, water
tank, and a spacious low maintenance backyard perfect for entertaining all year around. Currently
returning $280 per week rent. Call today for more information.

This single storey family home hosts a generous lounge room, open plan meals overlooking a well
equipped kitchen with updated appliances, separate living room, four bedrooms all serviced with
built-in robes, central bathroom, separate laundry with external access and toilet. Merging outdoors,
an undercover pergola overlooking a great size back yard perfect for entertaining all year round.
Additional features include gas ducted heating, cooling, double lock up garage, side access, plus
much more. Call today for more information.

Hosting 3 spacious carpeted bedrooms all serviced with built in robes, master bedroom with ensuite
and walk-in robe and a large central bathroom. The kitchen hosts stainless steel cooking appliances
coupled with an open plan meals / family area and separate lounge room. Outside a beautifully
spacious low maintenance landscaped garden awaits which complements the paved courtyard ideal
for entertaining. Other features include ducted heating, cooling, solar hot water service, double
remote garage plus much more.

Contemporary design with modern comforts this lovely residence provides five great size bedrooms,
master with full ensuite & walk in robe, study, central located bathroom, designer kitchen which
includes 600mm stainless steel appliances loads of bench space & plenty of cupboards to
accommodate any growing family. A host of extras include three separate spacious living zones,
quality fixtures & fittings throughout, gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling, large double
remote car garage with internal access, completes this fine package.

With three great size bedrooms (BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S) master with walk in robe and ensuite, a huge open plan living/
dining/kitchen area and an outdoor alfresco make living here a breeze. Other inclusions are heating,
cooling, stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen and a double remote garage with internal
and rear access. Along with the low maintenance yards it makes this the perfect home to move In,
relax and enjoy with family and friends. Call today to arrange an inspection.

Rockbank
Sure To Impress
So close to the city, but with the country charm.
This fantastic family home offers convenient
location, 3 bedrooms, formal lounge with
cathedral ceiling, spacious family area, modern
kitchen ducted heating & cooling throughout and
a great pergola for entertaining. Be quick before
you miss out.

27 Rathdowne Circuit Melton West
Executors Auction
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase an affordable home which features 3 bedrooms, master
with full ensuite & walk in robe, spacious lounge room, galley kitchen leads to large dining or 2nd living
area, solid steel pergola & a single brick garage. Must be sold. All prior offers considered.
Auction

Brookfield Village at its best
This delightful single dwelling looks out over the
bocce pitch in its little park. You’ll be amazed
firstly by the homes spaciousness, secondly by
its many extras. From the gated timber-decked
verandah across the front, we enter into a light
& airy living room off which the bedroom opens.
For Sale $205,000
Web ID
295180

For Sale
Web ID

Melton West

Melton

Home you would be proud to call yours

Walk to Woodgrove Shopping Centre

This wonderfully presented double storey
home has been painstakingly cared for over the
passing years & now the opportunity arises for
you to start your families own chapter. With all
the space you will need, the home has 3 large
bedrooms, master with full ensuite & walk in
robe & full bathroom. Downstairs offers study,
formal lounge & dining room, meals & sitting
room off an impressively appointed kitchen. The
meals room leads to the cool & tranquil pergola
area complete with ceiling fans & a tree filled
backyard, watered by a 3000lt water tank. This is
one home the whole family will enjoy.

Conveniently located short walk to shopping
centre sits this solid 3 bedroom home featuring
L shape lounge/dining, kitchen adjoins meals/
family area, 2 split system air conditioners
throughout. Spacious backyard includes a
carport with roller door, single garage and a
garden shed. Buy to invest or live in, you won’t be
disappointed.

For Sale
Web ID

For Sale
Web ID

$339,000
295906

307 - 309 High Street
Melton

28 MELTON & MOORABOOL WEEKLY \ MARCH 25, 2014

Situated in the ever popular Darlingsford Estate,
you are not far from all local amenities. Ideal
for the growing family this property offers 4
bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk
in robe, formal lounge with fire place, formal
dining, fully equipped kitchen which adjoins
family/meals area plus a separate rumpus
room. Split system air conditioning and ducted
heating throughout, double garage with double
rear access which leads to the large pergola
plus a backyard big enough for the kids to run
around. Inspection is a must.
$340,000
297608

$259,000
297607

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/melton

Kurunjang

Later may be too late
Located in popular Kurunjang sits this
magnificent residence boasting 3 bedrooms,
master with WIR & full ensuite, formal lounge,
fully equipped kitchen over looking dining/
family area, ducted heating & split system air
conditioner, alfresco area and a double garage.
For Sale $289,000
Web ID
294588

Kurunjang

Keep A Low Profile
Your privacy is accured in this neat, young, home.
Tucked snugly behind another, in a Kurunjang
court, just around the corner from the school
gate. Three carpeted bedrooms all have built in
robes, the master with full ensuit. Tiled living
areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and paved courtyard.
For Sale $249,000
Web ID
288606

Kurunjang

Attractive 4 bedroom on corner block
This attractive 4 bedroom home is only 2 years
old and is situated on a great corner allotment
with a good size backyard. It features 4 good
size bedrooms and 2 good size living areas.
Insepction will not disappoint,enquire now.
For Sale
Web ID

Outstanding Value in Central Melton
Located in the heart of town close to all local
amenities sits this affordable 3 bedroom home.
Ideal for the first home buyer or investor, which
consist of spacious lounge with heating &
cooling, dining off kitchen and single carport.
Inspection by appointment.
For Sale $199,900
Web ID
282598

Melton West

Melton

Immaculate in everyway

Stop and smell the roses

Four bedroom or three with large study,
massive head of the court block, 1100m2 fully
landscaped, fully renovated throughout, galley
kitchen with the latest appliances, polished
floors to kitchen/meals area, 11m x 52m pergola
- the list of features goes on and on. Dual
occupancy site (STCA).

Step back from lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hustle & bustle in this
secluded enclave of stately homes. Backing onto
farmland, with views of undulating hills beyond
its lush emerald lawn, this property offers
astounding space & versatility. With 4 enormous
bedrooms (the ensuite to master will blow
you away!), 3 living areas, al fresco at one end,
huge garage to the other, the home offers such
luxuries as walk in linen closet & butlers pantry.
Add to this, & still under the roofline, a separate
professional suite comprising reception area,
treatment/consultation room & powder room.
All this surrounded by picturesque gardens.

For Sale
Web ID

For Sale
Web ID

$395,000
295910

Melton

Young & Modern
Conveniently located within walking distance
to High street shops, sits this exceptional 3
bedroom unit, ideal for the first home buyer
or investor. All bedrooms have built in robes,
spacious family/dining with ducted heating and
split system A/C, court yard plus a single garage.
For Sale $287,500
Web ID
290900

Melton South

Garage + carport + big courtyard
This attractive unit close to the station and shops
is perfect for downsizers, first home buyers
or investors. Features 2 good size bedrooms
with robes, lounge room, kitchen, meals area,
laundry, ducted heating, air conditioner, garage,
carport and a big courtyard garden.
For Sale $215,000
Web ID
296736

Once in a lifetime you come across a property
you simply fall in love with. The residence boosts
endless features: ducted heating, sunken lounge
with open fireplace, timber kitchen, mezzanine
recreation room, spa bath, gleaming timber
floors, brand new quality carpets, timber deck;
and so much more.

For Sale
Web ID

9743 6000

Melton South

$1,150,000
271944

This spacious immaculately presented 3
bedroom plus study home just a short walk
from Woodgrove has an abundance of quality
features to satisfy the move fastidious purchaser.
Features include high ceilings, separate lounge
room, tiled family/meals/entertaining area,
island kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms all with
ample robes, bedroom 1 with full ensuite and
walk in robe, study off entry, ducted heating, air
conditioning, solar panels, lovely neat gardens
and more.
For Sale
Web ID

$339,000
292397

307 - 309 High Street
Melton

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Mark Shelly

Jade Daly

Adam Tucci

David Koers

0418 518 862

0411 077 128

Brian Giordmaina

Property Manager

0424 152 699

Brooke Swain

0417 124 146

0430 792 462

Bacchus Marsh
Location, Location, Location!
This property is an absolute ripper for a first
home buyer or investor and has so much
potential. Comprising 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom,
floorboards throughout, heating, cooling, big
backyard, pergola and so much more right in the
centre of town you’d be crazy not to call us and
organise an inspection today!

Bacchus Marsh
Exceptionally Presented, Perfectly Positioned.
This charming family home is located in a quiet area, boasting 3 bedrooms plus a study, master with
ensuite and all bedrooms with BIR’s, 2 living areas, a beautifully renovated kitchen with cupboard space
galore and stainless steal appliances. This home also has evaporative cooling, ducted heating, stunning
established gardens, large pergola area with side access, double garage and more!
OPEN FOR INSPECTION: SATURDAY 11:00AM - 11:30AM
Exclusive $439,000

Exclusive
Web ID

$299,000
284502

Web ID

294426

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Half an Acre! 4 Bedrooms! Big Garage!

Quality Home on 1.38 Acres.

Boasting a half acre block approx (1850m2) and positioned in a quiet court location with stunning views,
this Victorian styled family home would be the perfect place to raise the kids. Including 9 foot ceilings
throughout, formal lounge/dining with feature fire place. The Tasmanian oak kitchen offers plenty of
cupboard space and room for the largest dining table. Set up the big TV or billiard table in the Rumpus
room where space abounds. Extras include master bedroom with ensuite, paved pergola & side access.

Situated on approximately 1.38 acres (5,601m2) this stunning home boasts 4 good size bedrooms plus a
study master bedroom with ensuite. With 3 living areas and a classic country kitchen with stainless steel
appliances and plenty of cupboard space this home is big enough for the whole family. But it doesn’t stop
there this home also includes an in ground swimming pool, huge under cover pergola, massive shed,
double garage, established gardens, evap heating/cooling, fire place, tinted windows and much more.

Exclusive $439,000

Exclusive $589,000

Web ID

Web ID

291438

5367 5700

191 Main Street
Bacchus Marsh

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Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Timeless Elegance, Unbeatable Location!

Walk to everything!

Nestled in a quiet location only moments away from the golf course, is this immaculately presented home
that has been exceptionally well kept. Boasting 4 large bedrooms, master with huge ensuite and WIR,
all other bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 living areas, huge laundry and a kitchen with plenty of cupboard space,
dishwasher, electric oven and gas stove top. Situated on a block approx 1,167m2 this home incl double
carport, rear access, heating, cooling, water tanks, entertaining area, immaculate gardens and more.

Boasting a Fantastic location close to Bacchus Marsh train station this neat 2 bedroom unit is perfect for
the astute investor or first home buyer. Including 2 large bedrooms, spacious lounge complete with air
conditioning, central bathroom with separate toilet and kitchen meals area with room for a large table.
Extras include single Carport, low maintenance courtyard, close to schools shops and transport and the
Werribee river. Currently rented and returning $867 per month.

Exclusive $389,000

Exclusive $212,000

Web ID

Web ID

295814

295673

Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh

Great Size Block, Flat & Complete.

Classy Property, Quiet Area.

This 1440m2 (approx) property boasts 3 large bedrooms (Master with Ens inc. Double basin) 2 bathrooms,
study, 2 large living areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and plenty of space for the growing family. Evap cooling and gas heating keep
the house perfect all year round. Ideal for entertaining guests, this gem has a huge alfresco area complete
with Spa. Another great feature is the shed, 12x8m with a high roof line and fully powered it could house up
to 4 cars. A fully fenced above ground pool and side access fully paved this is one you must inspect.

Presentation is the first thing you will notice when you walk into this immaculate 4 bedroom property.
Set in a quiet area of Bacchus Marsh be sure to put this down on your inspection list. Features include:
4 Bedrooms (Master with Walk in Robe, Double basin in Ensuite), Floorboards throughout, Two Split
systems, Gas Heating, Large spacious open planned meals / living area. The kitchen has Stainless Steel
Appliances including Dishwasher. Alfresco area with pull down shade cloth & Garden Shed!

• Looking for prime exposure?
• 900m2 (Approx) block with huge potential
• Lovely 3 bedroom home with timber boards
• Extensive shedding and huge sun room
• Opposite shops and one minute to station
• Work from home or develop the site
For Sale
$339000
Inspect
By Appointment
Office
314 High Street, Melton. 9743 9743
Contact
David How 0419 314 103

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Kurunjang 4 Heather Court

A4 B2 C2

4 BEDS ON A BUDGET

• Set in a quiet court location
• 4 bedrooms and two living areas
• Double garage and side access
• Central kitchen, family, meals and lounge
• Walk to schools, shops and public transport
• Large main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe
• Pergola with built in barbeque area

Melton 4 Shandeau Boardwalk
Just Waiting For You
An excellent home in a fantastic location. Comprising; spacious lounge
& dining area, modern kitchen, ducted heating & split system air
conditioning. Covered entertaining area & fully landscaped gardens. This
one should be first on your list to inspect.
PRICE GUIDE
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CONTACT

Love Where you Live
Just a stones throw from the 6th green is this top quality family home. A
landscaped front garden entices you into the home that boasts 2 separate
living areas, classy kitchen, study or kids retreat, alfresco, double glazed
windows, ducted vacuum system, ducted heating & evaporative cooling.

Melton South 14 Castletown Boulevard
live In A Display home
With the perfect blend of style, comfort & luxury this display home is one
youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be proud to call home. This home offers open plan kitchen/meals
area, 2 separate living areas, undercover decking area including gas
fireplace & low maintenance gardens. Call now to book an inspection.
PRICE GUIDE
INSPECT
MELWAYS
CONTACT

Situated in Waterford Estate is this “Bentley Homes” Display home offering
the very best in modern living offering; open plan kitchen/meals area, family
lounge, undercover decking area, ducted heating, evap cooling, high ceilings,
speakers throughout & alarm.
PRICE GUIDE
INSPECT
MELWAYS
CONTACT

Not often does a true 5 bedroom home become available. Set in a quiet
location & on a 650sqm (approx) block. The home offers ducted cooling,
polished timber floors, theatre room & open plan chef’s kitchen. Tastefully
landscaped front & back this property is a must see.
PRICE GUIDE
INSPECT
MELWAYS
CONTACT

Set your sights on this well maintained & perfectly positioned home. The
home has country charm with front & rear veranda, vaulted ceilings &
exposed beams. Set on 840m2 (approx) with great access to the highway &
public transport this home is a must see.
PRICE GUIDE
INSPECT
MELWAYS
CONTACT

Establish your family in this quality built home, loaded with features. It
comprises of open plan kitchen/meals & family room, formal lounge or library
leading to a theatre room, ducted heating & cooling and double garage. All
set amongst landscaped gardens.

This solid home has all the right elements to deliver a comfortable & modern
lifestyle for the busy family. Showcasing; formal lounge, well equipped
kitchen, separate living area, heating & cooling & undercover outdoor
entertaining area. All of this on a colossal block of approx 700sqm.
PRICE GUIDE
MELWAYS
CONTACT

$299,000
336 K5
Ned Nikolic 0401 284 479

Melton South 17 Blackwood Drive

Set up your future by sub-dividing the land & building a second unit (subject
to council approval) or keep as is if your looking for a big backyard. The
existing home offers L-Shape lounge, kitchen, meals & pergola. Set on a
881sqm (approx) block. Book an inspection to see the potential for yourself.
PRICE GUIDE
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$245,000
336 K11
Paul Gundry 0422 081 799

Melton 9746 6000
273 High Street

Melton West 7 Chanticleer Avenue

Only a few years young & in a great location, this home represents great
value. Boasting formal lounge, separate open plan kitchen meals & living. A
low maintenance front & back yard make this one perfect for the busy family
or put it to work as a great investment. Call today.
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A 4
B 2
C 2
E 2

Striking the perfect balance between practical living & modern design. This
home offers front living area/billiards room & separate open plan kitchen/
meals. With a huge shed behind the property, storage issues will become a
thing of the past. An inspection is a must so call now!

Feel right at home. Consisting of open plan kitchen, dining & lounge with
gas heating, air-conditioning & rumpus/sunroom. All set on a generous sized
block of approximately 671sqm. This family home is sure to impress, arrange
a viewing time today.

A

Melton West 14 Chelmsford Way

A 4
B 1
C 1
E 2

$259,000
336 K8
John McCann 0434 106 611

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High Quality & Fantastic Views!

$380,000-$400,000 QUALITY EX-DISPLAY HOME

$529,000

Melton West

Eynesbury

l Large seperate living areas including, Formal lounge, Dining area plus Rumpus room
l 9ft Ceilings, Quality tiling, Ducted heating, Split system air-con, Stunning Kitchen with Pendant lights
l Outdoor Alfresco Under Roofline, Double Remote Garage set on 757m2 Allotment, in a poplar West
Melton location
l 4 Large bedrooms all with B.I.Rs, Deluxe Ensuite with twin vanities
l Externally you will be impressed with the Modern facade and timber front door
l With Fantastic views, and only 2 years old!

l If class, comfort and size are on your list of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must havesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, then this is the home for you.
l This 45 square (approx) home is set on a block of 571 sqm in the quiet Eynesbury estate
l Comprises of 4 bedrooms with huge master bedroom downstairs & spacious ensuite
l 4 separate living areas will keep all the family happy
l Ducted heating & cooling, powder room, surround sound throughout house
l Oversized double garage with remote roller door & direct internal access & decked alfresco

Whether it be for a family, entertainer or tradesman this beautiful home
has it all, and it’s all set on a huge fully landscaped 1000 square metre block
with 3 large water tanks. A block this size in Bacchus Marsh is a rarity.
What an amazing place to entertain family and friends with its approx. 20
square enclosed entertainment area with built in outdoor kitchen, open
fire place and 8 seater spa. The entertainment area is also a fantastic
safe place for children to play and ride their bikes that can be used all
year round. Side driveway access leading to 6x9m colour bond shed.

Only moments to the heart of town. Federation style 3
bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas all with
9 foot ceilings, ducted heating and cooling throughout. The
formal lounge is located at the front of the property. The
master bedroom has bay windows that take advantage of the
superb views and double walk through robe to the en-suite.
Private Sale: $349,000
Inspect: Saturday 29th March 11.45am - 12.15pm
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

Lovely family home in quiet neighbourhood Set on 800m2
block (approx) with 3 bedrooms with B.I.R.s, central
bathroom, and a lock up garage with remote roller door.
Other features include; gas wall furnace, split system, sheds, 2
water tanks – garden drip system, and ceiling fans.The home
is conveniently located close to all amenities.
Private Sale: $349,000 ,
Inspect: Saturday 29th March 10.15am - 10.45am
Contact: Greg Brown 0413 629 440
greg@raynerrealestate.com.au

Mark Dudley
0409 954 396

Rod Grant
0416 231 782

5366 3600

Rayner
8 ChurCh Street, BaCChuS MarSh

We put you first

auCtION 5 EssEncE BoulEvard, Bacchus Marsh

$450,000

AUCTION

BACCHUS MARSH EXPRESS/PRINTING WORKS.

Entered on the Victorian Heritage Register, located in the CBD of Bacchus
Marsh and offering those with entrepreneurial skills and a flair for local
history, an outstanding business opportunity. Zoned Commercial 1 with a
heritage overlay. A TOUCH OF HISTORY IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN
Situated just off Gisborne Road amongst Foodworks, McDonalds and KFC
with a large carpark at the rear of the property. Would suit a multitude of
uses especially those combining commerce and history. Offering plenty of
accommodation, a floor plan is available on request.

Situated in the tranquil Essence Boulevard in Bacchus Marsh. Upon entry
into the home the master bedroom with walk-in-robe and full ensuite are
separate to rest of the home.The further 3 bedrooms all have built in robes
and lead off the family/TV room.The open plan lounge, dining and kitchen
with Caesar stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances are ideal for
the entertainer in us all. The north facing outside decked pergola area is
surrounded by a peaceful fully landscaped garden which can be watered by
the 2000 litre water tank.

$379,500 2 sixth Mews, bacchus Marsh

LEAP INTO HOME OWNERSHIP HERE!

Immaculately presented family home approx.28 squares, situated in a quiet
location. Vaulted ceiling in the formal entrance and lounge is sophisticated
and spacious. The open plan kitchen, spacious dining and family room lead
out onto the east facing pergola and decking. Master bedroom with a walk in
robe and full ensuite are separate to the two further queen size bedrooms
with BIRs and a 4th bedroom or study. Additional features included ducted
vacuum system, family size bathroom, Rear and side access, double lock up
garage and 2 rear sheds.

The home has everything you would expect from a period
home with 3 bdrms, large lounge with gas log heater,
renovated kitchen and ceiling fans throughout. The home
boasts a solar electricity converter to help reduce those
ever rising electricity bills. Double steel garage, cubby house,
chook shed and water tanks.
Private Sale: $397,000
Inspect: By Appointment
Contact: Marcus Rayner 0418 556 699
marcus@raynerrealestate.com.au

2 luton court, darley

2 taylor drive, darley

64 underbank blvd, bacchus Marsh

1 PiPPin court, darley

BEST IN ITS BRACKET

LARGE FAMILY HOME

FROM BACCHUS WITH LOVE

AFFORDABLE AND IN A QUIET COURT

Ideal for an investor or first home buyer this 3 bedroom
house is set in a “quiet” part of Bacchus Marsh, attractive to
anyone who likes peace and privacy.The main bedroom has
an en-suite with shower and toilet.The other two bedrooms
have built-in-robes. The lounge room is carpeted along with
the bedrooms, all set on approx. 693m2 block. Other features
Private Sale: $279,000 ,
Inspect: Saturday 29th March 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Contact: Greg Brown 0413 629 440
greg@raynerrealestate.com.au

Greg Brown
0413 629 440

175 Main Street
Bacchus Marsh

This large modern family home would be ideal for a big family
(approx. 26sqs of living area) or anyone who just wants lots
of space. It has large bedrooms, 3 with B.I.R. and the Master
with a huge ensuite (with spa bath), and W.I.R. The home
has an extra 5th bedroom (can be EASILY converted to a
formal lounge or dining room), and a study (with built in
Private Sale: $419,000 ,
Inspect: Saturday 29th March 11.00am - 11.30am
Contact: Greg Brown 0413 629 440
greg@raynerrealestate.com.au

Melonie Winch
0408 675 011

Marcus Rayner
0418 556 699

Situated only a few minutes drive from the Bacchus Marsh
Main Street, 2 living areas, 3 large bedrooms and a study, all
set on a 749m2 block (approx). New kitchen, evap cooling,
ducted gas heating, large enclosed pergola, low maintenance
established gardens, tool shed, garden shed, and water tanks.

Size 687m2 (approximately). Lot 23 Highlands Estate, Ballan. One of the final blocks to be released situated on 722m2. Lot
Ideal dream home site. Fully serviced. Protective covenants 25 McMahon Drive offers a 20 metre frontage, protective
apply. Move em out west to good old country lifestyle.
covenants apply. “Stand on your new land today”. Call for
an appointment.

ONE OF THE FINAL BLOCKS.

ONE OF THE FINAL 3 TO BE RELEASED - Situated on
720m2. Lot 26 on this most popular Estate – 20 metre
frontage. Check out the quality homes that have been
built on the other blocks sold at Highlands Estate, Ballan.
Protective covenants apply.

You will be amazed at the lifestyle that awaits on this
appealing 8 acre property. Inviting long drive entry partly
cleared and partly treed for privacy and an opportunity
to run a horse or 2. The home has 4 bedrooms with ensuite to Master, 3 large living areas including kitchen/
meals, formal dining/sitting, lounge and rumpus.
Private Sale: $498,000
Inspect: By Appointment
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

Your chance to get in early for a Brand New Home, one step
closer to being finished. On 600m2 will be fully fenced on
3 sides. On the popular and new Highlands Estate offering
4 Bdrms (ensuite to main); large kitchen/meals/family area;
central heating; floor coverings and double garage. Easy walk
to shops and railway station, in a great country town.
Private Sale: $347,500
Inspect: By Appointment
Contact: Mark Dudley 0409 954 396
mark@raynerrealestate.com.au

Situated on approx. 66 acres, travel down the long drive
between lovely grazing paddocks to this wonderful
period home set well back and taking in the stunning
views across the valley. The house has 3 large bedrooms,
en-suite, lounge room with a wood heater, separate
dining room with an open fireplace, and much more.
Private Sale: $490,000
Inspect: By Appointment
Contact: Rod Grant 0416 231 782
rod@raynerrealestate.com.au

Invest, Invest, Invest. That’s right this is a perfect chance to get into the property market at an affordable level. Now is
the time to buy and build your wealth. The home offers 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, timber floor boards, ducted
heating and air-conditioning. Being positioned close to schools of all levels, public transport, woodgrove shopping and
walking distance to train station. Vacant possession is available. Currently tenanted at $230 p/w till June 2014.

You’ll be overcome by the quality & presentation which makes a home perfect. With great location this 23sq home
meets the most fastidious buyer’s needs for quality & presentation. Spacious Lounge & Living Area’s with the finest in
appointments & decor on offer. Large Caesar stone kitchen complemented by the superb view of the outdoor alfresco,
timber decking & landscaped rear yard to provide tranquil surrounds to add to the enjoyment & privacy of this home.

Land
Melways

Price
Land

349m2 Approx.
336 H12

Auction
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Saturday 11:00-11:30am

A3 B2 D1

Kurunjang 133 Gisborne-Melton Road
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Melways
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$385,000
576m2 Approx.

336 C12
Saturday 12:15-12:45pm

A3 B1 D2

Melton West 19 Pamela Court
NOW HERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

Living here you get the bonus of having great access to the Western Hwy and Melton Hwy and only being a short
distance to schools of all levels and the centre of Melton. Comprising of 3 bedrooms master offering an ensuite
central living areas and a well appointed kitchen lead out the decked pergola area and good sized yard. Other
features include a single garage, heating and cooling make this a great home or investment.

A great property with high end fittings
is now available in the prime location of
beautiful Barleygrass Crescent. Three
great sized bedrooms, master with the
impressive ensuite and large walk in robe.
Remote double garage, ducted heating
and well placed split system cooling
ensures perfect temperature all year
round.

Sure to exceed your expectations, upon
arrival you’ll be impressed with the
spaciousness of this four bedrooms home
with double garage on remote. Offering
spacious bedroom accommodation with
ample storage via BIR’s in each of the 4
bedrooms, 2 living areas, and an up to
the minute kitchen with stainless steel
appliance.

Situated in one of the most convenient
locations Melton has to offer.A short stroll
from Melton Waves, public transport and
the new Woodgrove Shopping Centre.The
home offers 3 comfortable bedrooms with
BIR’s, updated bathroom and kitchen and
polished floors. Added bonuses included,
double lock up garage, storage shed,
heating and cooling.

Proportions, privacy and presentation
are hallmarks of this feature-packed
Kurunjang Home on 8900sqm (2.2 acres).
Perfect for tradespeople who want to
work from home or truck drivers who need
somewhere to securely park their vehicles,
the 15m x 8m (apprx) shed includes a
truck-friendly driveway, upgraded power
and high-clearance doors.

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

View Sat 22nd Mar: 12:30 - 1:00pm

View Sat 29th March: 10:30 - 11:00am

View Sat 29th March: 11:30am - 12:00pm

For Sale

Agent Kieran Carson 0413 377 274

Agent Bob Duda 0412 201 454

Agent Genna Di Pasquale 0412 225 243

View By Appointment

Price $280,000 - $320,000

Price $300,000 - $340,000

Price $230,000 - $250,000

Agent Kieran Carson 0413 377 274

10 Well Avenue,
Taylors Hill

17 Colonus Street,
Kurunjang

13 Curlew Street,
Melton

4 Blackbox Place,
Brookfield

4A 2B 2C

4A 2B 1C

3A 1B 1C

3A 2B 2C

Ideally located and perfect for the growing
family, this home offers a flowing floor
plan with spacious interiors designed for
relaxed living. With generous bedrooms
and ample indoor living spaces this
property ticks all the boxes!
Four bedrooms plus study and two
bathrooms. Just moment away from the
Water vale shopping centre.

Set in the ever popular suburb of
Kurunjang is where you will find this
4 bedroom family home. The home
comprises 4 generous sized bedrooms with
BIR’s and ensuite to master, spacious open
plan kitchen/meals living area, ducted
heating, air conditioning and lock up
garage. This home is perfect for those with
a busy lifestyle or for the astute investor.

Set in the heart of Melton is this fantastic
triple fronted brick veneer home. Solid as a
rock and with updated features this home
is perfect for those who want minimal fuss.
Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, updated
central bathroom, polished floors and a
garage at the rear of the large allotment.

If it is a 3 bedroom as new home you are
looking for then you cant go past this
home. Ideally positioned in a quiet court
location and offering 2 spacious living
areas is just the beginning. The bedrooms
are large and have BIR’s with an ensuite
to master, ducted heating through out,
double garage and landscaped gardens.

Three bed home in Riverina Estate, master with
WIR & ens. Light filled open plan living with neutral
tones throughout. Modern kitchen with S/S appliances. Comforts assured with ducted heating and
quality fittings. Generous single rem garage with
internal access. Current rental return is approximately $13,600 per annum!

Fantastic 3 bed plus study home, master with
semi-ensuite. Brilliant position, close proximity
to schools, shops & transport. Lounge with split
system & air-con. Kitchen/family meals area leading
onto pergola. Full Bungalow with split system &
ensuite. Great opportunity for the first home buyer
or the astute investor.

Spacious open plan 3bdr+ study home, Master
with ens & triple BIR. Light filled lounge & family dining areas all with a lovely outlook. Updated kitchen
with D/W, S/S appliances. Behind a brick fence is
the superb 3mx7m in ground pool. Behind D/gates
is a large dble brick garage and workshop. Walking
distance to all amenities with realistic Vendors!

Brilliant location, this four bedroom home with everything needed for comfort and lifestyle. Light filled
lounge with gas Coonara heater & air/con, kitchen
with dishwasher. In ground pool, shed with shower
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learning curve
Among the new faces at the club is VFL
triumvirate Shaun White, Anthony Piva
There’ll be plenty of new faces when Melton
and Matt Sullivan, with Sullivan taking on
South runs out for its first match, with the
the added responsibility of captaincy.
club hoping a revamped list and improved
“You’ve obviously got to recruit on
club culture will drive it to greater heights
ability, but they’ve also got to fit into
this year.
your culture and that���s where we’ve really
Melton South coach Mathew Sutton says
focused,” Sutton said.
that after finishing eighth last year in the
“We were lucky to get the ones we
Ballarat Football League’s top division, he’s
wanted, but there were plenty that we
been impressed with the way his squad
knocked back because they wouldn’t
has attacked pre-season training.
fit into what this club is about. The
“It’s been very solid,” Sutton
blokes we picked up this year have
“we want
said. “The results probably spoke
been outstanding.”
to play
for themselves last year and we
After its disappointing
finals
did get scored heavily against so
2013 season, Sutton said the
we’ve really focused in on that
club expected to improve and
football”
and it’s worked well.
hopefully contend for a coveted
“We’ve got a lot of kids who just
finals place.
want to learn, which is fantastic.”
“We want to play finals football
Sutton’s seen a big turnover of players
and we’ve set ourselves for that,” Sutton
over the summer, but he says most of the
said.
list changes have been for the better in the
“We had a great camp up in Ballarat
long term.
earlier in the year and the boys have set
“Our discipline was lacking at times, and
some goals they want to achieve, and now
that’s been an ongoing thing so we had to
we just want to get stuck in.” \
EWEN McRAE
let go of some players because of it,” Sutton
emcrae@mmpgroup.com.au
said. “At the end of the day it can’t be about
one or two or three players, it’s got to be
about the whole list.
“We’ve got a really good crop of kids
Stuck in: Shaun White has joined Melton
coming through and we need to have the
South this season as the club strives for a
right coaches and leaders in place to be
finals berth. (SHAWN SMITS)
good role models for them.”
BFL

A long off-season for Melton Hockey Club is
almost at an end, with the club having high
hopes that 2014 could see it moving up the
ranks in the Victorian hockey community.
Melton’s women’s squad has been training
since the start of December in readiness for
the Vic League 2 season.
Director of coaching Ron Shadbolt says
confidence is high that the squad can earn
promotion.

“The girls have been training hard to a
schedule that’s five days a week, so they’re
extremely fit,” Shadbolt said.
“They’ve all been playing some sort of
hockey over summer to keep match fit, so we
feel like we’ve got a really good chance to earn
promotion this year.
“I think we’ve got enough talent to push up
into Vic League 1 … the girls have worked
their tails off.”
Last season, Melton had only enough
women’s players to field two sides. This year,

a recruitment drive has had the club’s playing
stocks rise to more than 40 women, giving the
club greater flexibility as well as the chance to
field a third side.
For the men – playing in Vic league 3 – the
goals are less grand with a number of last
year’s players not fronting this year because of
work or travel commitments.
“It’ll be a difficult season for the men’s
firsts, but there’s opportunities there for some
of the younger players to push through,”
Shadbolt said.

diggers best in tough test
cricket

Diggers Rest Bulla has the upper hand in its
Gisborne and District Cricket Association
B-grade grand final showdown against
Gisborne.
The top two sides on the ladder put on an
exhibition of hard-nosed cricket in the first
two of four days’ play, with runs hard to come
by as the Burras ground their way to 168 in
86 overs.
The pressure was palpable throughout both
days, with Gisborne also struggling to score
freely as it finished Sunday on 8-137 from 81
overs.
Diggers Rest Bulla batted after winning the
toss at Gardiner Reserve, but Lincoln Grant
(0) was soon back in the sheds, with Ryan
Peters heading out to join Kane Shaw in
the middle.
Peters was the anchor of the
collapse
remainder of the innings and one
finds
of only four Burra batsmen to reach
gisborne
32
double figures.
runs short
Shaw ground his way to 14, but
the next three batsmen contributed
only four runs.
The best batting came when Andrew
Knight joined Peters at the crease midway
through the day.
Together they rebuilt the innings, with
Knight making 44 and Peters 71.
Late runs to Shannon O’Keefe (22no) saw
the Burras post what looks to be a competitive
total.
Gisborne started its reply poorly, both
openers being dismissed with 11 runs on the
board, but from there the side rebuilt strongly.
Brook Grumont (36), Jarryd Vernon (45)
and Jack Baker (18) all did well in the chase.
But the Burras’ bowlers were able to
take wickets just as the batsmen looked
threatening.
A late collapse finds Gisborne needing 32
runs from the final two wickets.
Burras skipper Rhys Berry (3-50) and his
fellow bowlers will be hoping to wrap the
innings up quickly to take a firm grip on the
flag. \
Rebuilding: Biggers Rest Bulla’s Andrew Knight defends during his crucial 44 as the Burras strive
EWEN McRAE
emcrae@mmpgroup.com.au
for the B-grade premiership. (SHAWN SMITS)

This will be Melton’s last season playing
at Mowbray College, with Shadbolt saying
the club is looking forward to a new pitch on
Bridge Road in 2015.
“We’ve lost players due to the [current]
facilities; it’s not a great number but some
players have moved clubs,” Shadbolt said.
“What the club needs is exposure, and at
Bridge Road … people will see where hockey
is. We’re one of the biggest sports clubs in
Melton with close to 200 members, so the new
ground will be a big boost. \ EM

BRIEFS
GDCA
Bacchus Marsh and Woodend are in a
tight tussle in the GDCA F-grade grand
final, with runs coming at little more
than one an over throughout the first
two days’ play. Bacchus won the toss
and elected to bat, with a strong 45-run
opening stand between Chris Griffiths
(14) and Andrew Porter (30) giving it a
promising start. Michael Porter (44) and
Dave Maurer (22 not out) made crucial
runs down the order, but it was slow
going all day as Bacchus posted 147 in
82.4 overs. In reply, Woodend ended
Sunday on 4-76 off 61 overs,
with Michael Porter backing up his good
work with the bat by collecting two
wickets. The grand final concludes this
weekend. \
BALLAN JUNIORS
It was an unsuccessful weekend for
Ballan Cricket Club’s juniors, with grand
final losses for their under-16s and
under-14s. The under-16s lost their final
outright, being rolled for 40 in their
first innings. North Ballarat made 117
in reply before Ballan posted 87 in its
second dig. North Ballarat made the
17 runs required for the outright, losing
just one wicket. The under-14s came
closer to grabbing a flag. Batting first,
Ballan made 9-113, thanks largely to an
unbeaten 50 by opening batsman Jack
McGregor. Golden Point passed the total
eight down, before being dismissed for
115. \
bfnl
The Ballarat Football Netball League
will hold a junior pre-season tournament
this weekend, with the winners awarded
a lightning premiership. The action
takes place at Marty Busch Reserve
and Dick Fleming Oval on Saturday
and Sunday, with the under-14 football
tournament on Saturday and the
under-12s turning out on Sunday. The
netball is played at the same venues,
with under-15s on Saturday and
under-13s on Sunday. Both days’ play is
from 9am till 3.30pm. \
MARCH 25, 2014 \ MELTON & MOORABOOL WEEKLY 59